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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.06, 160.12 and 79.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.06, 160.12 and 79.22 is: 109.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.06 : 160.12 = 79.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.06/160.12 = 79.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.06x = 160.12 × 79.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.06x = 12,684.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,684.71/116.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.29

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